Kia Forte – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features and More

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Find everything you need to know about the Kia Forte here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.

Pros

Sleek looks / Punchy turbo engine / Lots of available features

Cons

Not the sportiest ride / 2.0L is a bit weak / Outclassed by newer options

Bottom Line

The Forte is a top notch, affordable compact car that stops just shy of class-best status. Like Kias of old, its low price earns it extra points.

Honda Civic vs Kia Forte Comparison: Compact Sedan Face-Off

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Traditional cars aren’t dead—and for some, they remain the best new car choice.

In the Honda Civic and Kia Forte, we have two excellent examples of the breed. Both are affordable, not just to buy, but to run, sipping fuel at a rate that no SUV could hope for without battery assistance. They’re spacious, well-equipped, and easy-peasy to park, too.

The Civic has impressed us so much in the last 12 months, we crowned it our 2022 Car of the Year. Kia hasn’t sat idle either, treating its bread-and-butter Forte sedan to a comprehensive round of updates for this model year. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week with both to see if that’s enough to topple the current compact king.

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Detailed Specs

Price

$19,790 - $25,190

Engine

2.0-liter 4-cylinder / 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder

Power

147 hp / 201 hp

Torque

132 lb-ft / 195 lb-ft

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

6MT / CVT / 7DCT

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

22–31 mpg / 31–41 mpg

Cargo Capacity

15.3 cu ft



Our Final Verdict

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Overall

3.7

Performance7.0
Features8.0
Comfort7.0
Quality and Styling7.0
Value8.0
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